Session 5 Quiz Flashcards
(12 cards)
A controlled drug with a high potential for abuse and severe dependence, but does have currently accepted medical uses in the United States, would in what Schedule of narcotics?
Schedule II
A non-veterinary staff member may prescribe any non-controlled drugs if directed to do so by a licensed, veterinarians who employed them, and if that veterinarians directly supervises the staff member. True of False?
False - a non veterinary staff member may not prescribe any drug.
Under what four conditions will many states allow a non-veterinary staff member to administer controlled drugs?
- If they are agents or employees of the registered practitioner.
- They are performing the task in the usual course of business.
- They are acting under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
- They are under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
What is the process for lending a follow veterinarians a Schedule II drug?
Must use the DEA 222 form. Copy 3 of the form stays with the vet who received the drug. Copy 1 stays with the registered practitioner supplying the drug. Copy 2 is sent to the DEA.
Regarding the DEA form 222; what is the correct destination for each of the 3 copies of the form?
1) Copies 1 and 2 of the DEA 222 must be submitted to the supplier.
2) Copy 3 of the form is retained by the registrant.
3) The supplier retains copy 1 and sends copy 2 to the DEA.
List two steps to take when a controlled drug has been lost or stolen.
1) Registrants are required to notify the regional office of the DEA using a DEA form 106.
2) The local police department should also be notified.
Define Adulterated Drugs
Drugs that contain unsanitary components, lack adequate control in manufacture, differ in strength from official compendium, or that are mixed with another substance. Example: a practitioner takes two or more FDA-approved drugs and mix them in one syringe or bottle. In doing this the drugs have been adulterated and administering such a drug is a violation of the FD&C Act.
List the five label requirements for prescription drugs.
- The statement “Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian”.
- Recommended dose and route of administration.
- Quantity or proportion of each active ingredient.
- Names of all inactive ingredients if drug is for non-oral use.
- Identifying lot or control number from which it is possible to determine the complete manufacturing history of the drug.
In regards to an OSHA inspection; employers have the right to deny access to specific areas of the building to avoid disturbing the business process. True or False?
False. Employers have the right to require a warrant, or to request a postponement, but not deny access once the inspection/investigation has begun.
A veterinary acupuncturist leases space from a general practice. Does the general practice need to share the hazard assessments from their department, even if the acupuncturist works in a separate part of the building?
Yes. All separate businesses within a shared space must create a hazard assessment for the entire area.
What else might the entities above be required to share or address (Acupuncturist sharing a building with a GP vet).
Each separate entity within the hospital will need to provide the other entity with their Safety Data Sheets, or store the safety information in a central location.
What five elements must be in a Hazardous Chemical Plan?
1) Must be in writing
2) A complete list of all hazardous chemicals must be maintained.
3) Safety Data Sheets library
4) All containers properly labeled
5) Staff training
